Fusion Engineering: MSc Fusion Engineering Scholarship

Funding Providers: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (Foster Programme) 

Subject Area: MSc Fusion Engineering 

Project Start Dates: September 2027

Mode of study: Full-time or part-time

Place of study: Swansea University (Bay Campus)

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Be applying for the MSc Fusion Engineering programme 

• UK fee eligible applicants only. Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA (Full list of categories for HE in Wales) 

• Have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 1st class or 2:1 UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification) 

• Be commencing their MSc course in autumn 2027. Students who are applying in 2027/28 for deferred entry will not be eligible for this award but will be advised of scholarships available to them in their year of entry. 

• To be eligible for the widening access scholarship, you must also meet at least one of the criteria for underrepresented groups. The definition of under-represented groups may refer to: gender, age, ethnic heritage, students with disabilities, or who require additional funding to support inclusive learning, LGBTQ+ students, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds who may struggle to find the levels of funding needed to complete their studies. This is not an exhaustive list. Please note that we may ask for additional information in support of some of these criteria.

Please note that the programme requires some applicants to hold ATAS clearance, further details on ATAS scheme eligibility are available on the UK Government website. 

ATAS clearance IS NOT required to be held as part of the scholarship application process. Successful award winners (as appropriate) are provided with details as to how to apply for ATAS clearance in tandem with a scholarship course offer

The value of each standard scholarship is £11,845, which is awarded as a monthly bursary. In addition, we are offering a number of scholarships at the value of £22,145 to widen access for under-represented groups. Scholarships are awarded on merit. The definition of under-represented groups may refer to: gender, age, ethnic heritage, students with disabilities, or who require additional funding to support inclusive learning, LGBTQ+ students, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds who may struggle to find the levels of funding needed to complete their studies. This is not an exhaustive list.

To apply, please complete the entire application form here:

As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email):  

• CV
• Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)
• A cover letter including a statement of interest in Fusion Engineering and relevant experience and skills
• One reference (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g. Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference.
• Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable - please note that you do not need to hold a valid English Language test at time of application, as any offer made can be conditional upon the appropriate level of English. Please find further information on what we can accept via our English Language policy pages here).
• Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)
• Confirmation of EDI form submission
• Evidence of meeting eligibility criteria for the widening access scholarship (if applicable)

Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact:  Dr Alison Williams  - alison.j.williams@swansea.ac.uk

*External Partner Application Data Sharing – Please note that as part of the scholarship application selection process, application data sharing may occur with external partners outside of the University, when joint/co- funding of a scholarship project is applicable.